Every year for Songkran (13-15 April), Bangkok launches its Water Festival with entertainment and stalls in 8 locations in the Thai capital on the banks of the Chao Phraya River:
Tha Tien Pier (Wat Pho)
Yodpiman River Walk Pier
Maharaj Pier
Asiatique The Riverfront Pier
Wat Arun Pier
Wat Kalayanamitr Pier
Wat Prayunwongsawat Pier
Lhong 1919
There will be a free river shuttle boat service between these different places.
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With a lot of traditions, festivals in Thailand are numerous and some are worldwide famous. Loy Krathong sometimes also called the Festival of Lights is held in November and was elected second best festival in the world. It must be said that this is the most photogenic festival in Thailand.
The main events of the Buddhist calendar but also the anniversaries of the King and Queen of Thailand and other days related to the History of the country are holidays in Thailand. If banks and administrations are generally closed those days, transport, shops and restaurants operate normally.